Sunday, March 5 – 10:00 am
“Who Do We Want To Be?”
Rev. Krista Taves and the Rev. Doug Wadkins
The interim time is a space for essential explorations. One of the most crucial explorations focuses on Eliot Unitarian Chapel’s essential understanding of why it exists. What does the congregation wish to do in the next few years to improve the world? Whom do we seek to serve in our vital work? The shared understanding of the answers to these questions is essential to shaping who you will become as a congregation, what you will do when you gather, and who should lead you. Join Krista and Doug for some time of reflection.
Our featured musicians are: Eliot Chapel Children’s Choir; David Nalesnik, piano; Eliot Chapel Choir.
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Large-print orders of service and hearing assistance devices are available from the greeters on Sunday. We livestream our service; find it at eliotchapel.org. After the stream, a recording will be available there all week. You can also find it directly on our YouTube channel.
If you're worshipping with us on livestream, you can always find a digital order of service, including lyrics to the hymns, on our website. Also, check out This Week's Music from our music director Adam Kosberg. You'll get insight into the music selections for this week's service and find the lyrics to the anthem.
At Eliot Chapel, we follow CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. When St. Louis County is at a Yellow Level or Medium Level, we will:
- Encourage a mask indoors in public.
- Stay up-to-date on COVID vaccines.
- Get tested if you have symptoms.
- Allow the serving of food or drink at Eliot.
- Explore additional precautions for people at high risk for severe illness.
Read the letter that went out today about the review of our policy and the change in measures in response to a change in levels. You may access the policy document on Eliot Chapel's website for more of the details.
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Sharing the Offering
Every Sunday, Eliot Chapel shares half of the offertory with an organization in the community whose work reflects our shared values. This is one way that we care for our community and our neighbors. In March, we will share our offering with Seed St. Louis (formerly Gateway Greening). Since 1984, Seed St. Louis has provided communities with the tools, education, and empowerment to grow their own food. Learn more at seedstl.org.
Let us be good neighbors. Let us be a generous people. You can give in one of three ways:
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Online: Click here. Make sure “Shared Plate” is your chosen fund.
- By Mail: Please write “Seed STL” in the memo line of your check and mail it to Eliot Unitarian Chapel, 100 South Taylor Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122.
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By Text: Text "Eliot SharedPlate $(enter the amount)" to 73256. A link in the reply text will take you to our secure database webpage where you can complete your transaction. Please note, "SharedPlate" must be entered as one word to reach that preferred option.
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Religious Education & Youth Group
The 2022-23 Religious Education and Youth Program continues this Sunday, March 5 during the service.
- Children in kindergarten through 6th grade should attend the first 15 minutes of the worship service with their family.
- Preschool-aged children and youth in 7th-12th grades may go to their respective groups.
- 7th-9th grade youth who are participating in the Our Whole Lives (OWL) program should go directly to Room 006 at 9:30. OWL is from 9:30-11:30 Sunday morning.
Specific plans for each age group are shared with registered families via email each week. To learn more about the 2022-23 RE program, please contact Scott Stewart at scott@eliotchapel.org.
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Zoom Coffee Hour
Zoom Coffee Hour takes place at 12:30 pm on Sunday. You are invited to "walk down the hall" and come to our Zoom Coffee Hour! We'll take a few minutes to say hello and let people settle in, then we'll say a few words of welcome and briefly review the service that day. We typically really enjoy the wisdom story and discuss how that story reflects on the theme of the sermon. Then we'll create breakout rooms of 5-6 people for conversation and sharing. We love making new friends and the small groups are great for that! In approximately 45 minutes, everyone will return to the big group and we'll say our goodbyes for the week. We usually end shortly after 1:30 pm, but those who wish to can stay a few minutes longer. Please watch your email for "Eliot on Zoom" on Sunday morning which will include a link to join the Zoom Coffee Hour. If you're not on our mailing list, sign up here. We look forward to seeing you!
Sunday at a Glance
OWL Program – 9:30 am in Room 006
Sunday Worship – 10:00 am in the Sanctuary
Religious Education – 10:15 am (after Time for All Ages) in RE wing
In-Person Coffee Hour – 11:00 am in Adams Hall
Vision Mission World Cafe –11:00 am in the Sanctuary
Lemon Covenant Group – 11:30 am in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room
Young Adult Group – 11:45 am in the Triplett Room
Online Coffee Hour – 12:30 pm via Zoom
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Monday, March 6
Kwentus Covenant Group – 10:00 am in the DuBois Library
A Course in Miracles – 7:00 pm via Zoom
Tuesday, March 7
Women’s Alliance – 9:30 am in Adams Hall
Vigil for Hope & Healing – 4:00 pm on the front lawn
Avant Covenant Group – 6:45 pm in Room 001
Wednesday, March 8
Creative Spirituality Covenant Group – 7:00 pm in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room
Thursday, March 9
Humanist Covenant Group – 7:00 pm in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room
Friday, March 10
Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am in Room 001
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Group leaders, have you set up an area for your group in Realm? You have a secure place to chat and share documents and photos. Contact Christie Lee to set up your group. |
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Please Remember
Please keep Claire Robertson, Susan Van Alstyne, and their families in your thoughts. Ron Robertson passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. His memorial will be held at Eliot Chapel on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The memorial will be livestreamed with the YouTube link published in the Eliot on Zoom email.
Join us for the Celebration of Life for James A. Reed on Sunday, March 12, at 3:00 pm in our sanctuary. Visitation begins at 2:15 pm. The memorial will be livestreamed with the YouTube link published in Eliot on Zoom.
A Remembrance Gathering for June Crowther will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 2:00 pm in Adams Hall. There will be the option to join remotely on Zoom. To receive the link, please email wa@eliotchapel.org.
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Board Chair Claire Wyneken shares details of a change in COVID measures at Eliot Chapel in response to changing community levels of the disease in St. Louis County. |
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Coffee Hour Returns!
With the change in COVID measures, Coffee Hour returns! But we need volunteers – can you help? Sign up here!
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Service Resources
We recently introduced a new resource for Sunday’s Service, “This Week’s Music” from our Music Director Adam Kosberg; it provides insight into the music selections for this week's service, and you can find lyrics to the choral anthem, too. Copies of this document are posted on the bulletin boards in the sanctuary foyer, outside Adams Hall, and by the Music Room. You can take a photo with your phone for later reflection. You can also find a link to it online in This Week at Eliot or in the digital order of service.
What other items are available to help you participate in worship? If you’re at Eliot Chapel, you can pick up a paper order of service and a hymnal before entering the sanctuary. Alongside “This Week’s Music” on the bulletin boards, you’ll find a sheet with all the lyrics from the Sunday service. You can take a photo or link to the digital order of service with the QR code on this sheet. If you’re worshiping from home, you’ll want to link to the digital order of service which has all the information you’ll need, including links to This Week at Eliot, This Week’s Music, and Shared Plate giving.
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New Member Signing: March19 After Service
Are you considering joining Eliot Chapel as a member? The membership book will be available to sign after the service on Sunday, March 19. Please contact Rev. Krista no later than March 12 if you would like to learn more. She can be reached at ktaves@eliotchapel.org or by leaving a message at 314-821-0911 ext. 104. In the meantime, check out these resources on our website to support you in your consideration.
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Bake Sale
The Women's Weekend team will be selling cookies and muffins on Sunday, March 19, from 11:00 –11:45 am in Adams Hall. This sale benefits the Women's Weekend Scholarship Fund. Baked goods will be pre-packed. Cash only.
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Deadlines for Communications
Due to staff vacation, if you anticipate any communication needs for the weeks of March 6 through March 17, please contact Debby at news@eliotchapel.org by the end of today Friday.
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Child Dedications: Sunday, May 7
A much-loved ritual in Unitarian Universalist congregations is the welcoming and dedication of infants and young children as part of a Sunday worship service. We are currently planning to include this ritual on Sunday, May 7 during the 10:00 am service.
Families where one or both parents or caregivers are actively participating as members of Eliot Chapel are invited to consider participation and to talk with Rev. Doug Wadkins about the meaning of the ceremony. Membership at Eliot is strongly encouraged prior to participation.
For more information about the ceremony, Eliot membership, or to set up a meeting with Rev. Doug, please send an email to Scott Stewart at scott@eliotchapel.org no later than April 1.
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Book Discussion in April: Javier Zamora's Solito
Eliot's Immigration Justice Team invites you to join a discussion about Javier Zamora's memoir "Solito" in April. This is a riveting story of Javier's two-month-long journey alone as a nine-year-old boy from El Salvador to reunite with his parents in California. Besides the dangers and challenges he endures, he also describes the unexpected kindness and love he finds along the way. Solito is Javier's story but it is also a story of millions of others who have had no other choice but leave home for a chance of a better life. Tentative dates for the in-person discussion are: Sunday, April 23 at 1:00 pm and Saturday, April 29 at 1:00 pm. Get the book now and pencil the dates in your calendar; sign-ups coming soon!
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Memorial and Wedding Coordinator Sought
Are you someone who can provide caring support to families in times of bereavement and joy? Are you looking for a way to make extra money? Eliot Chapel needs someone(s) to volunteer to handle memorials and weddings by coordinating the event at Eliot with the family or bridal party. This would be a paid-per-event non-employee opportunity. Please contact the frontoffice@eliotchapel.org if you are interested. |
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We Care for Each Other
The Eliot Ride Team provides rides to church and to medical appointments for Eliot members and friends who cannot drive themselves. If you need a ride, email ineedaride@eliotchapel.org with your name, your address, where you need to go, and the date and time needed. We will be in touch to make arrangements.
The Eliot Meal Train provides meals to Eliot members and friends who need some love and care. For example, we will provide meals for those who have recently lost a loved one or are recovering from medical care. If you would like to request meals or offer to provide meals, please email mealtrain@eliotchapel.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you.
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The UU Crash Course Series
Just enough information to make you dangerous!
Offered by Rev. Krista Taves on Zoom
Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 – 8:15 pm
A Crash Course on Unitarian Universalism since 1945
Wednesday, April 12, 7:00 – 8:15 pm
A Crash Course on Unitarian, Universalist, and Unitarian Universalist Statements of Identity and Principles through the years
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Starting Point
An Introduction to
the Unitarian Universalist Journey
This 4-part series offers those considering Unitarian Universalism as a spiritual path the opportunity to experience UUism through a small group experience. You will learn about our faith tradition, explore your own spiritual journey, and connect with others who are also seeking a spiritual home or faith. Longtime members and friends seeking a small group experience are also welcome.
Sunday, April 16, 2-3:45 pm on Zoom
Session 1: Your Journey – Sharing Our Stories and Spiritual Roadmaps
Monday, April 24, 6- 7:45 pm on Zoom
Session 2: The Unitarian Universalist Journey and the Journey of our Congregation
Monday, May 1, 6-7:45 pm on Zoom
Session 3: Our Journey Together – The Three Paths of Unitarian Universalism Part 1
Sunday, May 7, noon - 1:45 in person at Eliot
Session 4: The Three Paths Part 2 and Finding Your Journey Group
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Both/And Thinking in an Either/Or World
A leadership and social event for all Eliot members and friends
Join us for BOTH bagels AND coffee as we explore ways to approach opportunities and challenges – both within Eliot and in the greater world – in a way that considers multiple solutions (both/and) rather than just one (either/or). Led by Eliot’s own Steve Mennerick, you will learn how both/and approaches accommodate multiple voices and opinions and open up more possibilities than either/or approaches, and can be very beneficial in our complex world.
This event will take place Saturday, March 4 in Adams Hall and is hosted by the Nominating Committee. Join us from 9:00-10:00 for refreshments and socializing and stay for the program from 10:00-noon.
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Bergfried Winter Warmup
Celebrate Bergfried and the end of winter a bit closer to home! The Bergfried Team sponsors our annual Winter Warmup Potluck Dinner on Saturday, March 4 in Adams Hall. Bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy some camaraderie. We’ll offer a fire circle featuring Eliot musicians (bring your instruments!) and a slide show of recent Bergfried events. Nature crafts for all ages will be offered. Contact bergfriedinfo@eliotchapel.org and please let us know if you are bringing a main dish, side, or dessert. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:00.
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Vision Mission World Café
All-Congregation Exploration of Missional Identity
Sunday, March 5 at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary
What is Eliot Unitarian Chapel’s essential understanding of why it exists? What does the congregation wish to do in the next few years to improve the world? Whom do we seek to serve in our vital work? The shared understanding of the answers to these questions is essential to shaping who you will become as a congregation, what you will do when you gather, and who should lead you. A world café is a time-tested method to help groups have meaningful conversations. We invite you to gather to listen carefully and share thoughtfully. This is one of the essential conversations of the interim time.
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Women’s Alliance
Women’s Alliance will meet Tuesday, March 7, at 9:30 am in Adams Hall and on Zoom. We’ll gather for conversation and a brief business meeting before discussing this month’s book, The Night Portrait: A Novel of World War II and DaVinci’s Italy by Laura Morelli. Ann Marie Hutson will lead the discussion. Please feel free to join us, whether or not you’ve read the book. Contact womensalliance@eliotchapel.org for more information. |
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Join us for
Vigil for Hope & Healing
Tuesday, March 7
at 4:00 pm in front of Eliot Chapel.
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Talent Show Night: Saturday, April 1
Show us what you’ve got! Details coming soon!
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Trivia Night: Celebrating Heroes!
Gather your friends on National Superhero Day, April 28, for a night of fun at Crestwood Community Center for the 2023 Eliot Chapel Trivia Night: Celebrating Heroes! Doors open at 6:15 pm, trivia begins at 7:00 pm.
Early bird pricing is $200 per table of 8 ($25/per person) until March 31. After that, tables of 8 are $240 ($30 each). Trivia questions will cover a broad range of subjects. You'll have a chance to purchase mulligans, win gift baskets, bid on auction items, and play games between rounds. Cash prizes go to the top three trivia tables.
Come dressed as your favorite HERO, super or otherwise! Prizes for Best Dressed Table and Best Decorated Table! Bring your own food and drink. Popcorn, soda, and water provided. Register online now!
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We need your help to make this a success!
Can you help out on the night of the event or beforehand? Can you make a gift basket for the raffle? Do you have a service or a gift card or tickets you could offer for the auction? Send an email to trivia@eliotchapel.org or sign up in Adams Hall after the service on Sunday.
Eliot Chapel is a 501c3 non-profit charity. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
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Sunday, March 12 – 10:00 am
“Vulnerability as a Spiritual Practice”
The Rev. Doug Wadkins
March’s theme is Vulnerability and this service will explore some of the ways that vulnerability can take us to meaningful and growing spaces.
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